It's good to know that Gerlach isnt a good option. I really don't want to piss off the locals - those dudes shouldnt have hassle cause me and my buddy havent planned well!!

We're trying to time it so we arrive around the same time, but with him driving 16 hours and us 10 that's gonna be difficult, so we prob need somewhere that we can park up for a couple of hours while one of us waits.

Neither of us are in any way famliar with the area (first timers) so want an easy to find pre-determined spot.

Is there sufficient parking at the gas station? Would it be cool to pull up there for a couple of hours.

Yeah Gerlach is barely a "town".. it's really just a collection of buildings along the side of the highway and at that time it's chock full of traffic and people. Definitely a no go.

I'm trying to wrack my brain and remember a gas station in Nixon, but I always blow through it (Nixon, not my brain. Well.. maybe sometimes). The closest place past there that would definitely be ok to park at would be the Love's truck stop in Fernley.. but that's a ways south. Consult google maps for distance references.

Anyone else wanna chime in here?

charlesmcgowan wrote:Great - thanks for this.

It's good to know that Gerlach isnt a good option. I really don't want to piss off the locals - those dudes shouldnt have hassle cause me and my buddy havent planned well!!

We're trying to time it so we arrive around the same time, but with him driving 16 hours and us 10 that's gonna be difficult, so we prob need somewhere that we can park up for a couple of hours while one of us waits.

Neither of us are in any way famliar with the area (first timers) so want an easy to find pre-determined spot.

Is there sufficient parking at the gas station? Would it be cool to pull up there for a couple of hours.

Charlie

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Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~pieholePlan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

But, there is always a preparty going on at the Walmart in Fernley, and they encourage loitering! As long as you buy SOMETHING.... aka ice.

Why don't ya stick your head in that hole and find out? ~pieholePlan for the worst, expect the best. Make the most out of it under any conditions. If you cannot do that you will never enjoy yourself. ~CrispyDave

There's the small "bat" gas station in Empire, a good landmark but it may be too full as well. Most don't care as long as it's not TOO crowded or you're not taking up too much room. As always if the situation works for you and the owner is cool least you can do is spend a little money. Good luck!